Homecoming, The
Gunnar, a sociologist in his fifties who has written countless self-help books lives in a
beautiful house with Dísa, his wife of thirty years. Despite his expertise, their relationship is
on the rocks and their attitude towards one another is becoming increasingly resentful and
bitter. Their 25-year-old son and only child, David, comes back from a holiday with a new
girlfriend, Sunna. Sunna is pretty, smart, polite and on the face of it, the perfect daughter in
law. However, on meeting Sunna, Gunnar is forced to face a dark secret. Although his life's
work has been to instruct others on how to work through their problems, he seems incapable
of dealing with his own dilemma. He starts to act strange and does all he can to sabotage his
son's relationship with Sunna. However, inch by inch, the noose tightens and finally he is
forced to reveal his secret. Sunna is Gunnar's daughter from a brief love affair he had when
Dísa was pregnant with David. When his lover became pregnant he ended the relationship and hasn't been in contact with his daughter since. Now, the secret is out.
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About the film
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TypeFeature Film
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National Premiere DateApril 5, 2015
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GenreDrama, Comedy
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Length100 min.
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LanguageIcelandic
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Original TitleBlóðberg
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International TitleHomecoming, The
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Production Year2015
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Production CountriesIceland
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Premiere TV ChannelStöð 2
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Icelandic Film Centre GrantNo
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Based on aPlay
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Antecendent TitleDubbeldusch
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Production FormatRED
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ColorYes
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SoundDolby
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Festivals
- 2018Nordic Lights Film Festival, Seattle
- 2016Edduverðlaunin / Edda Awards
- 2016Pune International Film Festival, India
- 2016Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
- 2016Iceland Sounds & Sagas, Turku, Finland
- 2016European Union Film Festival, Singapúr
- 2016Edinburgh International Festival
- 2016Scandinavian Film Festival LA, Los Angeles
- 2016Nordiale – Nordische & Baltische Filmwoche Wien, Vín, Austurríki
- 2016Portland International Film Festival, Bandaríkjunum
- 2015Chicago International Film Festival
- 2015Comedy Cluj Film Festival
- 2015Calgary International Film Festival
- 2015Scanorama, Litháen
